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🔹 State-of-the-art bridge meeting current seismic and safety standards  🔹 1,100-foot-long bridge with two traffic lanes in each direction  🔹 Added shoulders and a raised center median to improve safety  🔹 Separated multipurpose trail for pedestrians, equestrians and cyclists  🔹 Connection to the Santa Ana River Trail  The renderings offer a glimpse of what the…

As summer winds down, daylight fades, and fall approaches, remember to look out for everyone traveling through the Mission Boulevard Bridge project area.  🔹 Cyclists are permitted to use the full lane when traveling across the bridge  🔹 Reduce speed and give cyclists plenty of space  🔹 Stay alert and follow posted construction signage  🔹 Watch for crews working…

Another step forward for the Mission Boulevard Bridge Project!  ✅ On Wednesday, Sept. 2, crews placed concrete for an abutment and retaining wall, continuing progress on the northern bridge span.  🔹 Looking ahead: Crews will not be working Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of Labor Day. Traffic control will remain in place throughout the holiday, and construction…

OPEN–SANTA ANA RIVER TRAIL  The temporary Santa Ana River Trail closure at Mission Boulevard is complete, and the trail is now open to pedestrians and cyclists. Thank you to trail users and the community for your patience and cooperation while crews completed construction activities adjacent to the trail. ⚠️ Construction continues in the area; please use caution and…

For the safety of trail users and construction crews, the Santa Ana River Trail at Mission Boulevard will remain closed through Friday, August 14, including Saturday and Sunday, August 8–9. What to know:🔹 The trail closure has been extended to support ongoing bridge demolition activities🔹 The trail will remain closed through Friday, August 14🔹 Please follow…

There’s a lot happening behind the k-rail! This week, crews continue drilling eight 66-foot-deep holes on each side of the riverbed below the Mission Boulevard Bridge (16 total) and placing reinforced concrete piles to create the foundation for the northern bridge span. Crews are also continuing to install rebar and forms for the retaining walls…

The Santa Ana River Trail at Mission Boulevard will be closed on weekdays from Tuesday, July 28 through Wednesday, August 12 for construction activities adjacent to the trail. What to expect:
🔹 Trail closed Monday–Friday; open Saturdays and Sundays
🔹 The closure is in place for public safety during construction operations
🔹 Trail users on the north side…

Please slow down and share the road with cyclists crossing the bridge. 🔹 Cyclists are permitted to use the full lane when traveling across the bridge🔹 Reduce speed and stay alert for all roadway users🔹 Follow posted construction signage and watch for crews working nearby ⚠️ Please use caution and expect brief delays while traveling…

🚧 Flagging Schedule Update 🚧 Flaggers will be assisting pedestrians and cyclists on the Santa Ana River Trail during bridge demolition activities. Trail Impacts:Week of June 29 & Week of July 6 | 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.🔹 The Santa Ana River Trail will remain open near the Mission Boulevard Bridge🔹 Flaggers will direct trail…

Flaggers will be assisting pedestrians and cyclists on the Santa Ana River Trail during bridge demolition activities. Trail Impacts:Thursday, July 2 | 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.🔹 The Santa Ana River Trail will remain open near the Mission Boulevard Bridge🔹 Flaggers will direct trail users through the work area🔹 Expect brief delays while traveling through…

Nighttime work is planned on the Mission Boulevard Bridge on Wednesday, June 24 beginning at 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.  What to expect:🔹 Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction during the operation🔹 Traffic will return to the current configuration of two lanes eastbound and one lane westbound once work is complete…